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Cheshire

Connecticut · 6,499 residents · 4.002 sq mi
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Cheshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $333,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,499
+12%since 2000
from 5,789 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+12%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Cheshire
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,170
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,177
+54%since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,453)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(74)
Asian3%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(700)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(5,339)
Black2.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(383)
Asian5.7%(371)
Other2.5%(160)
Diversity Score36.7%(2,384)
Diversity Score
37
+203%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheshire, Connecticut?

Cheshire, Connecticut has about 6,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheshire, Connecticut?

The typical household in Cheshire, Connecticut earns about $91,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheshire, Connecticut expensive?

In Cheshire, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $333,500, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cheshire, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheshire, Connecticut?

About 7.0% of people in Cheshire, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheshire, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheshire, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 740 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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